Bard Access Systems Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2021 - (Recall #: Z-1659-2021)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2021.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

REF 9617405, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter with Sherlock Tip Location System (TLS) Stylet, Basic Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, TLS, UDI: (01)10801741035989 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 7, 2021

Date Posted: May 26, 2021

Recall Number: Z-1659-2021

Event ID: 87594

Reason for Recall:

Catheters contain two issues: 1. the inner diameter of the distal connector may be reduced resulting in inability to pass the catheter through the connector and 2. the catch slot on the distal connecter may be deformed resulting in the inability to properly lock

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: N/A

Code Information:

Lot No. reeu1838

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AK, AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Chile, Bangladesh, Korea, Brazil, India, Singapore, Thailand.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated